Archive for February 2013

First Public Meeting for 2013. Bellvista Community Association’s first General Public Meeting will be held next Monday night 4th March @ 6.45pm, Venue: Old Sales Office on the lake at Canavan Gracie Recreational Park, Lomond Cres. Speakers for the night include – Peter Pallot, SCRC Airport Management, Rudy Goosem – Unity College and Cr. Rick […]

Becker Helicopters has informed BeCA of some proposed modification to their operations following on from BeCA’s concerns. Becker Helicopters will attempt to provide some form of resolution and ease the burden on the Bellvista Estate community. Becker Helicopters will continue to use the Caloundra Airport whilst conforming to the stated rules and regulations they are […]

The Community Association newsletter “The Bellvista Connector” is being distributed across Bellvista and Bells Reach for the first time this year. Volunteer deliverers are collecting their copies for distribution. The time availability of these volunteers will determine when your copy arrives. If you want a sneak preview you can download the online pdf version from […]

BeCA has received notification that residents will be able to dispose of old TV sets, PC’s and Printers at no charge. When the turning off of analogue TV service occurs in the next month or so, there may be many people upgrading to digital TV sets and getting rid of their old analogue sets. In […]

BeCA has spoken with a representative from Becker Helicopters over issues effecting residents here at Bellvista. Following concerns raised by your Community Association and residents, Becker helicopters will adopt a ‘raft’ of measures in an attempt to lessen the impact of overhead repetitive helicopter training circuits on Bellvista residents. More details on these measures will […]

The Bellvista Tavern has been successful with its application to extend their hours up to midnight effective immediately. This will now mean the residents who attend the Trivia Night on a Thursday will not have to quickly pack up and be out soon after 10pm. Things can now be a little more relaxed and attendees […]

BeCA has attempted to work its way through the issues involving the use of Caloundra Airport for Helicopter Training via discussion and communication. The Fly Neighbourly Policy (to our understanding) restricts training activities from Caloundra Airport to after 7 am. The fixed wing aircraft completing touch n go’s this morning prior to 7 am therefore […]

Bellvista Community Association today spoke with a representative from Becker Helicopters regarding recent helicopter activity above this estate. BeCA has been assured a response from Kim Jorgenson, Becker Helicopter’s Head of Safety, Quality & Training should be available later today. Mr Jorgenson has access to all flight and training schedules as well as Becker’s ‘flight […]

Again our estate has been hit with a barrage of low overhead helicopter training flights from Becker Helicopters in Maroochydore. BeCA has had little response from local MP, Sunshine Coast Airport Management, Becker Helicopters or our local Councillor. The photos below will tell the story. Go to our Facebook page and register your concern. (Click […]

At 9 am it is still and quiet here at Bellvista. Two helicopters have again welcomed Bellvista and Bells Reach residents to a glorious, sunny (and very noisy) beginning to our day. This current lull at 9am ‘may’ be just a change over as two students have completed their hour’s training and two more will […]